Photo from Unsplash Sports betting has exploded in popularity over the years, becoming a major part of modern-day sports. With its rapid growth it comes with questions about how gambling influences not only fans and leagues but players as well. Platforms like ReBet and Kalshi have introduced new ways for younger users to engage in betting, which raise additional concerns about kids getting hooked and the extended pressure on athletes. Rebet operates under a “sweepstakes” mo

Bellevue High School Orchestra students seated in Benaroya Hall on 11/7. Trips like these are integral to the Orchestra experience, and rely on your continued support. Photo by Evan Du. On Nov. 7, our own Orchestra visited Benaroya Hall to see Seattle Symphony’s performance of Dvorak’s 9 th  Symphony and the Tchaikovsky violin concerto featuring soloist Simone Lamsma. Tchaikovsky’s sole violin concerto lasted around 35 minutes before an intermission into Dvorak’s four-move